Shorty’s Sampler – 4 Tenders Any Style Recipe
Make Shorty’s Sampler – 4 Tenders Any Style Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tender Styles
Breading
Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinating the Chicken
Begin by marinating the chicken tenders in a mixture of your choice of sauce (Buffalo, BBQ, or Honey Mustard) for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Breading
- 2
Preparing the Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Coating the Tenders
Dip each marinated chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then in the egg wash, and finally coat with bread crumbs. Ensure each piece is fully covered.
Frying
- 5
Heating the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Frying the Tenders
Carefully place the breaded chicken tenders in the hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- 7
Draining
Once cooked, transfer the tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.